WorkSafe.qld.gov.au

Learn how to identify hazards, manage risks and protect your workers from injury and illness.

Everything you need to know about claims and insurance for work-related injuries, with WorkCover or a self-insured business.

Understand the work health and safety laws that apply to every place of work in Queensland.

WorkSafe.qld.gov.au is the official home of

Information and services for work health and safety and workers’ compensation in Queensland.

How-to guides

How to set up your business so you comply with Queensland’s health and safety laws.

The steps to take—from making sure people are safe to reporting injuries and making a claim.

The steps involved in starting your recovery and getting you back to work.

An overview of the laws, how they fit together and what they require of employers and workers.

Campaigns

Quad bikes are Queensland farming’s biggest killer
More than 50 Queenslanders have been killed using quad bikes since 2011. Our new advertising campaign aims to reduce quad bike deaths and injuries.
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Safe Work Month 2022 and Work Well 365
Register now for events and download resources to help you keep work health, safety and return to work top of mind all year round.
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Mental Health Week
Mental Health Week, celebrated annually in October, promotes the importance of mental health and wellbeing and aims to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness.
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Ambassadors
Our safety ambassadors share their stories and increase awareness of the importance of mentally healthy workplaces and work health and safety.
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Farm safety calendar competition
Farm safety calendar competition winners announced! View the winning entries and order your 2023 Farm safety calendar today!
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Safe Work and Return to Work Awards 2022
The 2022 Safe Work and Return to Work Awards winners have been announced. Congratulations to all winners and finalists for demonstrating innovation, leadership and commitment to work health and safety and rehabilitation and return to work.
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News

Business and supervisor fined $55,000 following worker’s seven metre rooftop plunge

A roofing business and one of its supervisors have been fined a collective $55,000 after a worker was seriously injured falling through a ro...

1 February 2023
Electrician cops huge fines for unsafe electrical work

A self-employed electrician was recently fined more than $100,000 for performing non-compliant and unsafe electrical work in South-East Quee...

31 January 2023
Have your say on quad bike safety

Do you ride a quad bike or know someone who does? Share your thoughts about quad bike safety in a confidential 15 minute survey.

23 January 2023

Events

Mentally healthy workplaces workshops 2023

Designed for managers and supervisors, you’ll be equipped with foundational skills to identify, assess and manage risks to psychological hea...

10 January 2023–23 March 2023
Healthy Work Design forum

Join us for breakfast and learn how to implement good work design in your workplace. Hear from industry experts about the evidence managemen...

22 March 2023

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